BOULDER — Let there be no rumor mill as Colorado closes out its season with two road games: Coach Mike MacIntyre will be back next year.

Athletic director Rick George confirmed that this week with quotes reported on cubuffs.com.

“I’ve said it publicly several times: Mike MacIntyre is going to be our coach next year,” George said. “There’s really nothing to discuss. I’ve said it several times, and nothing has changed. People have asked and I’ve said the same thing: Mike’s going to be our coach. Let’s move on to the next topic.”

Prior to Friday night’s game with Southern California, the Buffs were 4-6 (1-5 in the Pac-12). Not counting the USC game, Mac- Intyre’s record in Boulder is 10-24 (2-22).

Larry Zimmer’s finale at Folsom. Larry Zimmer, the longtime voice of the Buffs, called his last game at Folsom Field on Friday night, which marked his 80th birthday.

“I’m pretty calm,” Zimmer said before the game. “I’ve been expecting it, so at the moment I’m pretty calm. I don’t know how I’ll be in the middle of the fourth quarter.”

Contrary to some reports, it was not his last game. He has decided to travel with the team to Utah for the final game of the season. Because of a long list of health problems beginning in October 2014, Zimmer did not travel with the Buffs to their other road games this season. There will be another adieu for him Nov. 28 in Salt Lake City.

“I do know that this isn’t the last broadcast, so yes, it does help,” Zimmer said. “I still think I’ll feel about the same for Utah. I’m prepared that this is it, and actually looking ahead to being a fan.”

Friday was a big night for Zimmer’s wife, Brigitte.

“I think I’m more emotional than Larry,” Brigitte said. “Hey, I’ve been with this since 1971, every game, and CU has been like family.”

The Post's ski and Olympics writer, Meyer covered his 12th Games last summer in Rio de Janeiro. He has covered five World Alpine Ski Championships and more than 100 World Cup ski events. He is a member of the Colorado Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame and Colorado Running Hall of Fame. He regularly covers running and the Colorado Rapids.

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